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°Pieris Napi°°
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| Photo Information |
Copyright: Sergio Stella (flashpoint)
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| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2008-04-26 |
| Categories: Insects |
| Camera: Nikon D40X, AF Micro 105mm f2.8 |
| Exposure: f/8, 1/125 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-05-08 4:29 |
| Viewed: 339 |
| Points: 6 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Pieris napi – Green Veined White (Pieridae)
Appearance: The upperwing background colour of this fairly small and delicate looking butterfly is white with the veins having a dark scaling. Both sexes have a dark tip to the forewing, although it is more pronounced on the female. Females have two spots whereas males have one. The wingspan varies between 40 and 48 mm.
Geographical distribution/ habitat: Europe through Asia and North America. Prefers fields, meadows and waysides where its host plants can be found.
Host plants: Cruciferous plants, eg. Cresses and Garlic mustard.
Food plants: Visits various flowers for nectar and is not fussy on them. In early summer though it prefers to visit dandelions and in the late summer thistles.
Flight time: Flies from May to October in 2 or 3 generations.
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Software: Paint Shop Pro Photo 11,20
Exposure Time: 10/1250 sec
F-Stop: f/8.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 105 mm
Date Taken: 2008-04-26 09:51
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 102 kb |
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